Venturer Dorothy Minkus speaks about her experience working with local Lisbon organization, CRESCER, on a business-oriented skills-based volunteer project.
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“I did a lot of soul searching whilst in Thailand – the place just lends itself to inner-tuition – and I really started to think about what the next steps are for me, personally.”
Our perceptions don’t often live in reality. Sometimes they do. I had a lot of perceptions about Medellin before I traveled there, admittedly, some from watching Netflix shows. When I arrived in Medellin, Ann, from Venture with Impact, met me with a warm smile and showed me a typical Colombian hangout in my new neighborhood….
Today we're highlighting the work of our past Trujillo, Peru program volunteer Shannon Sanzone and looking at the positive social impacts she's helped to generate on both local and global levels.
Meet Shannon Sanzone! Shannon will be working with Vive Peru, helping women who need to learn new skills to enable them to become more sustainable and independent. Shannon has studied abroad in England for two months, many years ago, and has always wanted to volunteer abroad. Continue reading to learn more about Shannon!
Ever wonder what it's like to be a venture nomad? Use this post as a viewfinder to answer any questions and to see what it's like to lead the life of a participant at Venture with Impact. Continue reading to find out more about the week in the life of Alyssa Hampton.
If you've ever thought about traveling alone, I'd highly recommend it. If you've decided that you're going to break out of your comfort zone, into the unknown, and take on the world, I've put together a list of 10 safe places to venture alone.
Ever wonder what it's like to be a venture nomad? Use this post as a viewfinder to answer any questions and to see what it's like to lead the life of a participant at Venture with Impact. Continue reading to find out more about the week in the life of Daniel McMullen.
Ever wonder what it's like to be a venture nomad? Use this post as a viewfinder to answer any questions and to see what it's like to lead the life of a participant at Venture with Impact. Continue reading to find out more about the week in the life of Josie Santiago.
Ever wonder what it's like to be a venture nomad? Use this post as a viewfinder to answer any questions and to see what it's like to lead the life of a participant at Venture with Impact. Continue reading to find out more about the week in the life of Jesse Olsen.
Meet Kelly Hayes. Since getting her passport, Kelly has traveled to 16 countries on 3 continents and doesn't plan on stopping there. While volunteering with Venture with Impact, she will be teaching English workshops in the local community. As a special part of her journey, she will be accompanied by her 21 month old daughter.
Meet Emily Mayer. Emily has never lived abroad before but is not new to the travel scene. While in Peru, Emily will be planning and implementing public health workshops in the community. Emily is most excited to immerse herself into a new culture and give back to the community.
There are so many reasons to travel at any point in your life. People travel for business. People travel for leisure. People travel to make new memories. Wherever you travel, whenever you travel, make sure you travel when you're young.
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Espaanglisch is a non-profit organization with a vision to reduce the education inequality gaps, and to increase opportunities for underprivileged children through the teaching of languages with the primary focus in English.
Looking for a new job so that you're able to work remotely? Look no further! The following websites are worth a gander and will help point you in the right direction of a remote job.
Meet Alexis Henry. Alexis has lived in Cameroon, India and Panamá. She loves traveling and living abroad because she's able to dig deeper and appreciate the culture much more than a tourist ever would. She is hoping to travel to every continent in her near future. Alexis is most excited about combining her love for financing and female empowerment, incorporating them into her volunteer experience. Continue reading to learn more about Alexis!
"MOCHE, Inc. (Mobilizing Opportunity through Community Heritage Empowerment Incorporated) is a not for profit organization dedicated to improving the standard of living in impoverished communities, preserving archaeological sites, and promoting research and education on the rich cultural heritage of Peru"
"Founded in October 2015, Earth Peru is a small non-for-profit NGO with a driving mission to inspire Peruvian communities and individuals to make sustainable choices in their surrounding environment. The NGO advocates 3 pillars of engagement which include the following - environmental protection, community empowerment, and educational development. These pillars are reflected in our philosophy and form the basis for all of our current and future projects."
Meet Jenna VanLooven. Jenna has never lived abroad, and excited to finally get an opportunity to do so. Jenna is lucky enough to have a job that allows her to work from anywhere with internet, so she didn't have to convince her boss to work remotely! She is finally at a point in her life that is allowing her to participate in this wonderful volunteer experience. Jenna is most excited to learn something new and give back to the community. Continue reading to learn more about Jenna!